On Friday November 17, the Fairfield Glade Hiking Group will celebrate the end of the fall hiking season with a potluck lunch rain or shine at the Fairfield Glade Multipurpose/Library Building on Lakeview Drive from noon until 2 P.M. after the morning hike.

We will travel 15 miles to Black Mountain to hike the two mile Loop Trail where we will see beautiful views from the overlook as well as giant rock formations from both the top and the bottom.

Fairfield Glade Hiker’s grandchildren on Black Mountain

Since the terrain is rocky and there are some elevation gains, hiking footwear and poles are recommended.

Gas reimbursement is $1 and the expected time to return to the Glade is 10 A.M.

All past and present Tuesday and Friday morning hikers, spouses, trail builders, and anyone interested in learning about local hiking groups are invited to the hike and/or the lunch.

Bring a main dish to share or dessert, and for yourself a drink and if you want, BYOB. Paper products will be provided. Back by popular demand will be a 50/50 raffle to help defray costs.

A signup sheet for the November 17 hike and lunch will be posted in the Village Mall on the bulletin board across from the post office the week of the hike. This is important in preparing sufficient materials for the group and providing contact information for the hike leader should there be any changes, but also to let the group know what food items you will be bringing to share at the lunch.

Hikers will meet in the pavilion by the parking lot near the 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Peavine Road and Stonehenge Drive between 7:30 and 7:45 A.M. Car pools will be formed and departure will be 8 A.M. sharp. We will return to the parking lot in time for the pot luck lunch and the end of the season celebration.

Hiking has risks and safety is a high priority on every outing. The hiking group assumes no collective or individual liability for any mishaps. Hiking is at your own risk. Participants should be in good physical condition. Walking on paved and level surfaces does not compare with hiking on uneven trails with elevation changes. Hiking footwear and poles are recommended. Please assess your level of fitness to the difficulty of the hike so that you can keep up with the group. For more information, please call the hike leader Bob Obohoski at 931-456-4282. Check out the web site by searching FFG Hiking Group.